Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5633869 World Neurosurgery 2017 28 Pages PDF
Abstract
DICH is a rare and potentially severe complication secondary to VP shunt, and a repeat of cranial CT scans after placement of the VP shunt is recommended. Advanced age, craniotomy history, and brain edema around the catheter on the first cranial CT scan after placement of the VP shunt served as independent risk factors for DICH. The patients with DICH with poor neurologic status at the time of hospital admission or large hematoma volume were associated with poor outcome.
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